CKNW Health Series en This compelling series delves into the dynamic interplay between ethics and politics in the everchanging world of medicine. Discover the impact of AI on lung cancer screening, explore the potential of psychedelic medication for mental health treatment, uncover the alarming connection between the lack of sleep epidemic and dementia, and more. Get ready to engage with The Changing Face of Medicine: Ethics, Politics and Beyond. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/aade9022-9e5e-11ed-a5c2-b7cd8045f86e/image/CKNW_3000x3000_HealthSeries2024_v2.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress CKNW Health Series no serial The Changing Face of Medicine: Ethics, Politics and Beyond Corus Radio This compelling series delves into the dynamic interplay between ethics and politics in the everchanging world of medicine. Discover the impact of AI on lung cancer screening, explore the potential of psychedelic medication for mental health treatment, uncover the alarming connection between the lack of sleep epidemic and dementia, and more. Get ready to engage with The Changing Face of Medicine: Ethics, Politics and Beyond. This compelling series delves into the dynamic interplay between ethics and politics in the everchanging world of medicine. Discover the impact of AI on lung cancer screening, explore the potential of psychedelic medication for mental health treatment, uncover the alarming connection between the lack of sleep epidemic and dementia, and more. Get ready to engage with The Changing Face of Medicine: Ethics, Politics and Beyond.

]]> Corus Radio ciis.content@gmail.com RSV Facts and Tips RSV Facts and Tips! Guest: Dr. Victor Leung - Director of Infection Prevention and Control at St. Paul’s Hospital Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:48:00 -0000 full Corus Radio RSV Facts and Tips! Guest: Dr. Victor Leung - Director of Infection Prevention and Control at St. Paul’s Hospital RSV Facts and Tips!

Guest: Dr. Victor Leung - Director of Infection Prevention and Control at St. Paul’s Hospital

]]> 435 no How to have healthier sleep We offer you some tips and tricks to catching more z's Guest: Amanda Jewson - Sleep expert Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:41:00 -0000 full Corus Radio We offer you some tips and tricks to catching more z's Guest: Amanda Jewson - Sleep expert We offer you some tips and tricks to catching more z's

Guest: Amanda Jewson - Sleep expert

]]> 618 no The need to be aware of counterfeit drugs The need to be aware of counterfeit drugs Guest: Andrew Ostro, founder of Policyme (Insurance Consultants) Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:22:00 -0000 full Corus Radio The need to be aware of counterfeit drugs Guest: Andrew Ostro, founder of Policyme (Insurance Consultants) The need to be aware of counterfeit drugs

Guest: Andrew Ostro, founder of Policyme (Insurance Consultants)

]]> 493 How much protein do you ACTUALLY need? 2025 was the year protein went from quiet macronutrient to headline-grabbing superstar... but according to experts, it may have gone a little too far. From protein for fat loss, protein for longevity, protein for hormone balance, to protein for people on every possible diet and exercise plan, it seemed like more was always better. Guest: Stuart Phillips - Kinesiology Professor, McMaster University Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:07:00 -0000 full Corus Radio 2025 was the year protein went from quiet macronutrient to headline-grabbing superstar... but according to experts, it may have gone a little too far. From protein for fat loss, protein for longevity, protein for hormone balance, to protein for people on every possible diet and exercise plan, it seemed like more was always better. Guest: Stuart Phillips - Kinesiology Professor, McMaster University 2025 was the year protein went from quiet macronutrient to headline-grabbing superstar... but according to experts, it may have gone a little too far. From protein for fat loss, protein for longevity, protein for hormone balance, to protein for people on every possible diet and exercise plan, it seemed like more was always better.

Guest: Stuart Phillips - Kinesiology Professor, McMaster University

]]> 378 no How to have a healthy relationship with screens How to have a healthy relationship with screens. Guest: Dr. Shimi Kang - Psychiatrist, Founder of Future Ready Minds, and Clinical Professor at UBC Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:58:00 -0000 full Corus Radio How to have a healthy relationship with screens. Guest: Dr. Shimi Kang - Psychiatrist, Founder of Future Ready Minds, and Clinical Professor at UBC How to have a healthy relationship with screens.

Guest: Dr. Shimi Kang - Psychiatrist, Founder of Future Ready Minds, and Clinical Professor at UBC

]]> 712 no Do Supplements really work? Or is it all placebo? Do Supplements really work? Or is it all placebo? Guest: Stephanie Dang, Registered Dietician Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:25:00 -0000 full Corus Radio Do Supplements really work? Or is it all placebo? Guest: Stephanie Dang, Registered Dietician Do Supplements really work? Or is it all placebo?

Guest: Stephanie Dang, Registered Dietician

]]> 315 Are you up to date on your vaccines? Microbiologist Jason Tetro comes on to highlight which shots you need to protect yourself this season. Guest: Jason Tetro - Microbiologist with specialty in studying emerging pathogens + Host of the Super Awesome Science Show Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:52:00 -0000 bonus Corus Radio Microbiologist Jason Tetro comes on to highlight which shots you need to protect yourself this season. Guest: Jason Tetro - Microbiologist with specialty in studying emerging pathogens + Host of the Super Awesome Science Show Microbiologist Jason Tetro comes on to highlight which shots you need to protect yourself this season.

Guest: Jason Tetro - Microbiologist with specialty in studying emerging pathogens + Host of the Super Awesome Science Show

]]> 601 no Red Light Therapy: Fact or Fiction? Red light therapy: fact or fiction? Guest: Dr. Monica Li - Leading cosmetic and medical dermatologist at Vancouver Skin MD Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:43:00 -0000 bonus Corus Radio Red light therapy: fact or fiction? Guest: Dr. Monica Li - Leading cosmetic and medical dermatologist at Vancouver Skin MD Red light therapy: fact or fiction?

Guest: Dr. Monica Li - Leading cosmetic and medical dermatologist at Vancouver Skin MD

]]> 421 no Banning Social Media for Kids Mental Health Banning Social Media for Kids Mental Health Guest: Emma Duerden, scientific lead of the Developing Brain research program, Western University Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:06:00 -0000 full Corus Radio Banning Social Media for Kids Mental Health Guest: Emma Duerden, scientific lead of the Developing Brain research program, Western University Banning Social Media for Kids Mental Health

Guest: Emma Duerden, scientific lead of the Developing Brain research program, Western University

]]> 479 Tackling men's mental health in 2026 On this episode of the CKNW Health Series, Mike Smyth discusses men's mental health with Dr. John Ogrodniczuk of the UBC Psychotherapy Department. Guest: Dr. John Ogrodniczuk - Director of UBC Psychotherapy Department and Founder of HeadsUpGuys Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:24:00 -0000 bonus Corus Radio On this episode of the CKNW Health Series, Mike Smyth discusses men's mental health with Dr. John Ogrodniczuk of the UBC Psychotherapy Department. Guest: Dr. John Ogrodniczuk - Director of UBC Psychotherapy Department and Founder of HeadsUpGuys On this episode of the CKNW Health Series, Mike Smyth discusses men's mental health with Dr. John Ogrodniczuk of the UBC Psychotherapy Department.

Guest: Dr. John Ogrodniczuk - Director of UBC Psychotherapy Department and Founder of HeadsUpGuys

]]> 784 no Healthy Eating in 2026 Healthy Eating in 2026 Guest: Nicole Fetterly - Registered Dietitian, Author, Educator and Consultant Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:41:00 -0000 bonus Corus Radio Healthy Eating in 2026 Guest: Nicole Fetterly - Registered Dietitian, Author, Educator and Consultant Healthy Eating in 2026

Guest: Nicole Fetterly - Registered Dietitian, Author, Educator and Consultant

]]> 408 no Sticking to a workout routine! Sticking to a workout routine! Guest: Gillian Goerzen - Personal Trainer and Clinical Counselor Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:39:00 -0000 bonus Corus Radio Sticking to a workout routine! Guest: Gillian Goerzen - Personal Trainer and Clinical Counselor Sticking to a workout routine!

Guest: Gillian Goerzen - Personal Trainer and Clinical Counselor

]]> 682 no How is AI changing the way we do Health care? How is AI changing the way we do Health care? Guest: Abhi Kalra, Infoway's EVP of Connected Care Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0000 full Corus Radio How is AI changing the way we do Health care? Guest: Abhi Kalra, Infoway's EVP of Connected Care How is AI changing the way we do Health care?

Guest: Abhi Kalra, Infoway's EVP of Connected Care

]]> 466 The Future of Pain Management Eight million Canadians, and counting, live with chronic pain. As the numbers rise, so do the dollars going into research to try and find new ways to help. As CJOB's Lauren Mcnabb explains, for pain sufferers, it's not just about finding relief, but being heard.  Guest: Lauren McNabb, executive producer and on-air contributor for 680 CJOB in Winnipeg Fri, 31 Jan 2025 23:43:19 -0000 full Corus Radio Eight million Canadians, and counting, live with chronic pain. As the numbers rise, so do the dollars going into research to try and find new ways to help. As CJOB's Lauren Mcnabb explains, for pain sufferers, it's not just about finding relief, but being heard.  Guest: Lauren McNabb, executive producer and on-air contributor for 680 CJOB in Winnipeg Eight million Canadians, and counting, live with chronic pain.

As the numbers rise, so do the dollars going into research to try and find new ways to help.

As CJOB's Lauren Mcnabb explains, for pain sufferers, it's not just about finding relief, but being heard. 


Guest: Lauren McNabb, executive producer and on-air contributor for 680 CJOB in Winnipeg

]]> 400 no Canadians skipping prescriptions due to cost GUEST: Dr. Mary De Vera, associate professor at UBC’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Fri, 31 Jan 2025 01:50:02 -0000 full Corus Radio GUEST: Dr. Mary De Vera, associate professor at UBC’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences GUEST: Dr. Mary De Vera, associate professor at UBC’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

]]> 433 Why alcoholic products should have cancer warning labels GUEST: Helena Sonea, Director of Advocacy at the Canadian Cancer Society Wed, 29 Jan 2025 02:53:53 -0000 full Corus Radio GUEST: Helena Sonea, Director of Advocacy at the Canadian Cancer Society GUEST: Helena Sonea, Director of Advocacy at the Canadian Cancer Society

]]> 486 Chronic pain and opioid alternatives! What are ways to treat chronic pain? How can opioids help/harm with pain issues? And, do we need to change the way we look at opioids and prescribing them? Guest: Dr. Andrea Furlan - Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto and Author of “8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain” Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:50:40 -0000 bonus Corus Radio What are ways to treat chronic pain? How can opioids help/harm with pain issues? And, do we need to change the way we look at opioids and prescribing them? Guest: Dr. Andrea Furlan - Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto and Author of “8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain” What are ways to treat chronic pain? How can opioids help/harm with pain issues? And, do we need to change the way we look at opioids and prescribing them?

Guest: Dr. Andrea Furlan - Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto and Author of “8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain”

]]> 643 no Cancer sniffing Canines The fight against cancer has just seen an unlikely alliance. Dogs and AI are teaming up to sniff out the disease before it becomes too serious to treat.  Our furry friends are doing more for us than we ever thought possible. CKNW's Denis Holton takes a look at the Canine Contribution in Cancer Detection Tue, 28 Jan 2025 02:22:53 -0000 full Corus Radio The fight against cancer has just seen an unlikely alliance. Dogs and AI are teaming up to sniff out the disease before it becomes too serious to treat.  Our furry friends are doing more for us than we ever thought possible. CKNW's Denis Holton takes a look at the Canine Contribution in Cancer Detection The fight against cancer has just seen an unlikely alliance. Dogs and AI are teaming up to sniff out the disease before it becomes too serious to treat. 

Our furry friends are doing more for us than we ever thought possible.


CKNW's Denis Holton takes a look at the Canine Contribution in Cancer Detection

]]> 377 The hopes of Medical Tourism We all know that going to the hospital is rarely a fun experience, but what if going to the hospital also meant going to the beach? thanks to a growing industry, that could be your new reality. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:31:25 -0000 full Corus Radio We all know that going to the hospital is rarely a fun experience, but what if going to the hospital also meant going to the beach? thanks to a growing industry, that could be your new reality. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor We all know that going to the hospital is rarely a fun experience, but what if going to the hospital also meant going to the beach? thanks to a growing industry, that could be your new reality.

Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor

]]> 372 Could caterpillar venom help develop new drugs? Could caterpillar venom help develop new drugs? Guest: Bob Holmes, Science Writer and Special Contributor for Knowable Magazine Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:38:49 -0000 full Corus Radio Could caterpillar venom help develop new drugs? Guest: Bob Holmes, Science Writer and Special Contributor for Knowable Magazine Could caterpillar venom help develop new drugs?

Guest: Bob Holmes, Science Writer and Special Contributor for Knowable Magazine

]]> 427 How beneficial Is a "Dry January" THE DRY JANUARY CHALLENGE HAS BEEN AROUND FOR OVER A DECADE BUT IT'S BECOME VERY POPULAR IN THE LAST FEW YEARS AS PEOPLE ARE JUST GENERALLY CONSUMING LESS ALCOHOL. HAL ANDERSON TAKES A LOOK AT THE TREND, WHY SO MANY ARE PARTICIPATING AND THE MANY PRODUCTS THAT MAKE IT EASIER. GUEST: Hal Anderson, Host on 680 CJOB Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:15:43 -0000 full Corus Radio THE DRY JANUARY CHALLENGE HAS BEEN AROUND FOR OVER A DECADE BUT IT'S BECOME VERY POPULAR IN THE LAST FEW YEARS AS PEOPLE ARE JUST GENERALLY CONSUMING LESS ALCOHOL. HAL ANDERSON TAKES A LOOK AT THE TREND, WHY SO MANY ARE PARTICIPATING AND THE MANY PRODUCTS THAT MAKE IT EASIER. GUEST: Hal Anderson, Host on 680 CJOB THE DRY JANUARY CHALLENGE HAS BEEN AROUND FOR OVER A DECADE BUT IT'S BECOME VERY POPULAR IN THE LAST FEW YEARS AS PEOPLE ARE JUST GENERALLY CONSUMING LESS ALCOHOL. HAL ANDERSON TAKES A LOOK AT THE TREND, WHY SO MANY ARE PARTICIPATING AND THE MANY PRODUCTS THAT MAKE IT EASIER.

GUEST: Hal Anderson, Host on 680 CJOB

]]> 287 Keeping your fitness New Year’s Resolutions throughout the rest of the year! Keeping your fitness New Year’s Resolutions throughout the rest of the year! Guest: Scott Lear - SFU professor, health sciences & Pfizer/Heart & Stroke Foundation Chair in Cardiovascular Prevention Research Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:00:49 -0000 full Corus Radio Keeping your fitness New Year’s Resolutions throughout the rest of the year! Guest: Scott Lear - SFU professor, health sciences & Pfizer/Heart & Stroke Foundation Chair in Cardiovascular Prevention Research Keeping your fitness New Year’s Resolutions throughout the rest of the year!

Guest: Scott Lear - SFU professor, health sciences & Pfizer/Heart & Stroke Foundation Chair in Cardiovascular Prevention Research

]]> 546 Can you grow lungs in a lab with stem cells? Dr. Laura Niklason has made a big step toward creating artificial lungs that could one day help people with severe lung diseases. Lung transplants are currently the only treatment for serious cases, but they’re limited by a shortage of donors, high costs, and significant risks. To solve this, Dr. Niklason and her team have been working on growing lungs in the lab. Guest: Dr. Laura Niklason, Professor at Yale University in Anesthesia and Biomedical Engineering  Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:23:29 -0000 full Corus Radio Dr. Laura Niklason has made a big step toward creating artificial lungs that could one day help people with severe lung diseases. Lung transplants are currently the only treatment for serious cases, but they’re limited by a shortage of donors, high costs, and significant risks. To solve this, Dr. Niklason and her team have been working on growing lungs in the lab. Guest: Dr. Laura Niklason, Professor at Yale University in Anesthesia and Biomedical Engineering  Dr. Laura Niklason has made a big step toward creating artificial lungs that could one day help people with severe lung diseases. Lung transplants are currently the only treatment for serious cases, but they’re limited by a shortage of donors, high costs, and significant risks. To solve this, Dr. Niklason and her team have been working on growing lungs in the lab.

Guest: Dr. Laura Niklason, Professor at Yale University in Anesthesia and Biomedical Engineering 



]]> 365 Artificial Intelligence in the Healthcare Sector A.I. Seems to be taking the world by storm, and revolutionizing the way that we work, but is that always a good thing? Sometimes we want a real person to help us, especially when we're dealing with something important, like our health. Well, like it or not, A.I. is making it's way into healthcare too. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:21:40 -0000 full Corus Radio A.I. Seems to be taking the world by storm, and revolutionizing the way that we work, but is that always a good thing? Sometimes we want a real person to help us, especially when we're dealing with something important, like our health. Well, like it or not, A.I. is making it's way into healthcare too. A.I. Seems to be taking the world by storm, and revolutionizing the way that we work, but is that always a good thing? Sometimes we want a real person to help us, especially when we're dealing with something important, like our health. Well, like it or not, A.I. is making it's way into healthcare too.

]]> 367 Healthy Habits GUEST: Brad Wisker, Producer at 630 CHED in Edmonton Fri, 02 Feb 2024 23:57:44 -0000 full Corus Radio GUEST: Brad Wisker, Producer at 630 CHED in Edmonton GUEST: Brad Wisker, Producer at 630 CHED in Edmonton

]]> 326 World Cancer Day is February 4th! This year's World Cancer Day is February 4th! Guest: Sarah Roth - President & CEO of BC Cancer Foundation Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:04:26 -0000 bonus Corus Radio This year's World Cancer Day is February 4th! Guest: Sarah Roth - President & CEO of BC Cancer Foundation This year's World Cancer Day is February 4th!

Guest: Sarah Roth - President & CEO of BC Cancer Foundation


]]> 627 no Stem cell-based treatment controls blood sugar in people with Type 1 diabetes GUEST: Dr. David Thompson, clinical professor of endocrinology at UBC and director of the Vancouver General Hospital Diabetes Centre. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 23:45:38 -0000 full Corus Radio GUEST: Dr. David Thompson, clinical professor of endocrinology at UBC and director of the Vancouver General Hospital Diabetes Centre. GUEST: Dr. David Thompson, clinical professor of endocrinology at UBC and director of the Vancouver General Hospital Diabetes Centre.

]]> 477 Lack of sleep FROM MATTRESSES TO MEDITATION APPS, THE GLOBAL SLEEP ECONOMY, WHICH INCLUDES SLEEP AIDS... IS NOW WORTH MORE THAN HALF A TRILLION DOLLARS...AND GROWING. BUT ON TOP OF ALL THE TRICKS, A GROWING NUMBER OF CANADIANS ARE TURNING TO THERAPY, TO TRADE IN THOSE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, FOR REST. GUEST: Lauren McNabb, co-host of The Start on 680 CJOB in Winnipeg Thu, 01 Feb 2024 01:29:57 -0000 full Corus Radio FROM MATTRESSES TO MEDITATION APPS, THE GLOBAL SLEEP ECONOMY, WHICH INCLUDES SLEEP AIDS... IS NOW WORTH MORE THAN HALF A TRILLION DOLLARS...AND GROWING. BUT ON TOP OF ALL THE TRICKS, A GROWING NUMBER OF CANADIANS ARE TURNING TO THERAPY, TO TRADE IN THOSE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, FOR REST. GUEST: Lauren McNabb, co-host of The Start on 680 CJOB in Winnipeg FROM MATTRESSES TO MEDITATION APPS, THE GLOBAL SLEEP ECONOMY, WHICH INCLUDES SLEEP AIDS... IS NOW WORTH MORE THAN HALF A TRILLION DOLLARS...AND GROWING.

BUT ON TOP OF ALL THE TRICKS, A GROWING NUMBER OF CANADIANS ARE TURNING TO THERAPY, TO TRADE IN THOSE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, FOR REST.


GUEST: Lauren McNabb, co-host of The Start on 680 CJOB in Winnipeg





]]> 351 Using AI to detect lung cancer B.C Cancer’s lung cancer research team, led by Dr. Renelle Myers and Dr. Stephen Lam, are focused on innovative projects and programs for early detection of lung cancer when it’s most treatable. GUEST: Dr. Renelle Myers, clinical associate professor of medicine at UBC and lead for the BC Cancer Smoking Cessation Program Wed, 31 Jan 2024 01:43:21 -0000 full Corus Radio B.C Cancer’s lung cancer research team, led by Dr. Renelle Myers and Dr. Stephen Lam, are focused on innovative projects and programs for early detection of lung cancer when it’s most treatable. GUEST: Dr. Renelle Myers, clinical associate professor of medicine at UBC and lead for the BC Cancer Smoking Cessation Program B.C Cancer’s lung cancer research team, led by Dr. Renelle Myers and Dr. Stephen Lam, are focused on innovative projects and programs for early detection of lung cancer when it’s most treatable.

GUEST: Dr. Renelle Myers, clinical associate professor of medicine at UBC and lead for the BC Cancer Smoking Cessation Program

]]> 377 The impact cell phones have on kids’ health and well-being! What impact do cell phones have on kids’ health and well-being? Guest: Dr. Shimi Kang - Harvard-educated Psychiatrist, UBC associate professor Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:27:31 -0000 full Corus Radio What impact do cell phones have on kids’ health and well-being? Guest: Dr. Shimi Kang - Harvard-educated Psychiatrist, UBC associate professor What impact do cell phones have on kids’ health and well-being?

Guest: Dr. Shimi Kang - Harvard-educated Psychiatrist, UBC associate professor


]]> 729 no Cold Plunging Cold plunging has become all the rage lately, with everyone and anyone adopting the habit of dunking themselves in ice cold water, in hopes of reaping some purported health benefits. But what do the experts say?  Is cold plunging a legitimate health practice? CKNW's Scott Shantz Takes a closer look... Tue, 30 Jan 2024 01:29:22 -0000 full Corus Radio Cold plunging has become all the rage lately, with everyone and anyone adopting the habit of dunking themselves in ice cold water, in hopes of reaping some purported health benefits. But what do the experts say?  Is cold plunging a legitimate health practice? CKNW's Scott Shantz Takes a closer look... Cold plunging has become all the rage lately, with everyone and anyone adopting the habit of dunking themselves in ice cold water, in hopes of reaping some purported health benefits. But what do the experts say? 

Is cold plunging a legitimate health practice? CKNW's Scott Shantz Takes a closer look...



]]> 349 Psychedelic-assisted therapy What impact could psychedelic-assisted therapy have on mental health treatment and how could it be integrated into Canada’s healthcare system?  QR Calgary's Reece Schafer, explores the potential and ethical concerns around the use of psychedelics. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:21:22 -0000 full Corus Radio What impact could psychedelic-assisted therapy have on mental health treatment and how could it be integrated into Canada’s healthcare system?  QR Calgary's Reece Schafer, explores the potential and ethical concerns around the use of psychedelics. What impact could psychedelic-assisted therapy have on mental health treatment and how could it be integrated into Canada’s healthcare system?  QR Calgary's Reece Schafer, explores the potential and ethical concerns around the use of psychedelics.

]]> 407 Do humans need to hibernate, too? Do humans need to hibernate, too? Guest: Carleara Weiss - Research assistant professor in the Center for Nursing Research at the University of Buffalo Thu, 25 Jan 2024 22:50:06 -0000 full Corus Radio Do humans need to hibernate, too? Guest: Carleara Weiss - Research assistant professor in the Center for Nursing Research at the University of Buffalo Do humans need to hibernate, too?

Guest: Carleara Weiss - Research assistant professor in the Center for Nursing Research at the University of Buffalo

]]> 627 no What is Indigenized Healthcare? Dr. Stelkia's project is a comprehensive and collaborative effort to reshape Indigenous health research ethics in BC. By acknowledging and incorporating Indigenous knowledge systems, addressing historical mistrust, and fostering context-specific guidelines, the research team aims to create a more culturally safe and effective framework for conducting health research within Indigenous communities. Guest: Dr. Krista Stelkia, Co-Director of the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance at Simon Fraser University Thu, 25 Jan 2024 17:15:16 -0000 full Corus Radio Dr. Stelkia's project is a comprehensive and collaborative effort to reshape Indigenous health research ethics in BC. By acknowledging and incorporating Indigenous knowledge systems, addressing historical mistrust, and fostering context-specific guidelines, the research team aims to create a more culturally safe and effective framework for conducting health research within Indigenous communities. Guest: Dr. Krista Stelkia, Co-Director of the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance at Simon Fraser University Dr. Stelkia's project is a comprehensive and collaborative effort to reshape Indigenous health research ethics in BC. By acknowledging and incorporating Indigenous knowledge systems, addressing historical mistrust, and fostering context-specific guidelines, the research team aims to create a more culturally safe and effective framework for conducting health research within Indigenous communities.

Guest: Dr. Krista Stelkia, Co-Director of the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance at Simon Fraser University

]]> 480 How is BC improving Endometriosis treatment? Endometriosis, a chronic condition, affects 10% of reproductive-age women, potentially impacting 1 million individuals in Canada.  BC’s Centre for Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis is one of the few in Canada that takes an interdisciplinary approach to the condition. Guest: Dr. Catherine Allaire, Medical Director of the BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:57:30 -0000 full Corus Radio Endometriosis, a chronic condition, affects 10% of reproductive-age women, potentially impacting 1 million individuals in Canada.  BC’s Centre for Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis is one of the few in Canada that takes an interdisciplinary approach to the condition. Guest: Dr. Catherine Allaire, Medical Director of the BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Endometriosis, a chronic condition, affects 10% of reproductive-age women, potentially impacting 1 million individuals in Canada.  BC’s Centre for Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis is one of the few in Canada that takes an interdisciplinary approach to the condition.

Guest: Dr. Catherine Allaire, Medical Director of the BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis

]]> 451 Researching and preventing dementia! A 'landmark' study is projecting a 187% increase in people living with dementia in Canada by 2050. Guest: Dr. Roger Wong - Alzheimer Society of Canada Board Member, Clinical Professor of Geriatric Medicine at UBC  Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:46:38 -0000 bonus Corus Radio A 'landmark' study is projecting a 187% increase in people living with dementia in Canada by 2050. Guest: Dr. Roger Wong - Alzheimer Society of Canada Board Member, Clinical Professor of Geriatric Medicine at UBC  A 'landmark' study is projecting a 187% increase in people living with dementia in Canada by 2050.

Guest: Dr. Roger Wong - Alzheimer Society of Canada Board Member, Clinical Professor of Geriatric Medicine at UBC 

]]> 612 no The Ethics of eating insects Have you ever thought about switching up your protein game? Bugs might be the next big thing! CKNW's Layla Khdir explores the ethics of eating insects. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:35:00 -0000 full Corus Radio Have you ever thought about switching up your protein game? Bugs might be the next big thing! CKNW's Layla Khdir explores the ethics of eating insects. Have you ever thought about switching up your protein game? Bugs might be the next big thing! CKNW's Layla Khdir explores the ethics of eating insects.

]]> 376 Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Our country has grappled with the ethics of Medical Assistance in Dying (or MAID) for years - and the conversation has reopened ahead of an upcoming change in MAID legislation.     This change will make MAiD an option for people whose sole condition is mental illness. CKNW's Geri Mayer-Judson takes us through this new facet of MAiD, and the gap in Canadian mental health resources that it exposes. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:05:00 -0000 full Corus Radio Our country has grappled with the ethics of Medical Assistance in Dying (or MAID) for years - and the conversation has reopened ahead of an upcoming change in MAID legislation.     This change will make MAiD an option for people whose sole condition is mental illness. CKNW's Geri Mayer-Judson takes us through this new facet of MAiD, and the gap in Canadian mental health resources that it exposes. Our country has grappled with the ethics of Medical Assistance in Dying (or MAID) for years - and the conversation has reopened ahead of an upcoming change in MAID legislation.    

This change will make MAiD an option for people whose sole condition is mental illness. CKNW's Geri Mayer-Judson takes us through this new facet of MAiD, and the gap in Canadian mental health resources that it exposes.

]]> 306 The gaining popularity of death doulas Birth doulas have been steadily gaining in popularity throughout the last decade, but many are still unfamiliar with end of life doulas.  980 CKNW’s Sara Hyde examines how attitudes towards death are changing and where death doulas fit into that conversation. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:31:33 -0000 full Corus Radio Birth doulas have been steadily gaining in popularity throughout the last decade, but many are still unfamiliar with end of life doulas.  980 CKNW’s Sara Hyde examines how attitudes towards death are changing and where death doulas fit into that conversation. Birth doulas have been steadily gaining in popularity throughout the last decade, but many are still unfamiliar with end of life doulas.  980 CKNW’s Sara Hyde examines how attitudes towards death are changing and where death doulas fit into that conversation.

]]> 379 Tovertafel - The Magic Table to help people with dementia Dominique Gautier, National Sales Director for Eugeria, distributor of the Tovertafel discusses this new tool to help people with dementia. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 01:44:57 -0000 Tovertafel - The Magic Table to help people with dementia bonus Corus Radio Dominique Gautier, National Sales Director for Eugeria, distributor of the Tovertafel discusses this new tool to help people with dementia. Dominique Gautier, National Sales Director for Eugeria, distributor of the Tovertafel discusses this new tool to help people with dementia.

]]> 380 The power of shoe technology! Shoe tech makes you faster! Michael Ryan of Kintec footwear comes on to explain exactly how proper shoes are an essential for runners. Guest: Michael Ryan - head of product and innovation at kintec: footwear + orthotics Tue, 07 Feb 2023 20:22:52 -0000 bonus Corus Radio Shoe tech makes you faster! Michael Ryan of Kintec footwear comes on to explain exactly how proper shoes are an essential for runners. Guest: Michael Ryan - head of product and innovation at kintec: footwear + orthotics Shoe tech makes you faster! Michael Ryan of Kintec footwear comes on to explain exactly how proper shoes are an essential for runners.

Guest: Michael Ryan - head of product and innovation at kintec: footwear + orthotics

]]> 550 no Understanding the addiction to crypto-currencies and get-rich-quick schemes When people think about addiction, they usually think about drug and alcohol, but one area that people don't usually think about is in the tech sector and crypto-currencies. Guest: Dr. Anna Lembke (lemb-kee), Professor and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:31:05 -0000 full Corus Radio When people think about addiction, they usually think about drug and alcohol, but one area that people don't usually think about is in the tech sector and crypto-currencies. Guest: Dr. Anna Lembke (lemb-kee), Professor and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine When people think about addiction, they usually think about drug and alcohol, but one area that people don't usually think about is in the tech sector and crypto-currencies.

Guest: Dr. Anna Lembke (lemb-kee), Professor and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine

]]> 530 Climate change and Allergies Thanks to global warming, people living with respiratory allergies can be prepared for their symptoms to be more prevalent in the future. CJOB's Iris Dyck looks at how the longer warmer summers mean longer windows of time for allergy sufferers to be affected. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 21:01:53 -0000 full Corus Radio Thanks to global warming, people living with respiratory allergies can be prepared for their symptoms to be more prevalent in the future. CJOB's Iris Dyck looks at how the longer warmer summers mean longer windows of time for allergy sufferers to be affected. Thanks to global warming, people living with respiratory allergies can be prepared for their symptoms to be more prevalent in the future. CJOB's Iris Dyck looks at how the longer warmer summers mean longer windows of time for allergy sufferers to be affected.

]]> 169 no Burlesque and the Body People often look in the mirror and don't like what they see. We've accepted it as a normal part of life. But does it have to be? 980 CKNW's Bianca Rego goes behind the scenes to see how burlesque is changing what we consider to be "The ideal body." Sat, 04 Feb 2023 14:03:51 -0000 full Corus Radio People often look in the mirror and don't like what they see. We've accepted it as a normal part of life. But does it have to be? 980 CKNW's Bianca Rego goes behind the scenes to see how burlesque is changing what we consider to be "The ideal body." People often look in the mirror and don't like what they see. We've accepted it as a normal part of life. But does it have to be? 980 CKNW's Bianca Rego goes behind the scenes to see how burlesque is changing what we consider to be "The ideal body."

]]> 375 no The trials and tribulations of an Alzheimer's disease diagnosis Being told you have Alzheimer's disease is an overwhelming diagnosis for both the patient and their family. 630 CHED's Brad Wisker looks at the trials and tribulations of being diagnosed, how to live a fulfilling life with the disease and hope for the future. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:28:19 -0000 full Corus Radio Being told you have Alzheimer's disease is an overwhelming diagnosis for both the patient and their family. 630 CHED's Brad Wisker looks at the trials and tribulations of being diagnosed, how to live a fulfilling life with the disease and hope for the future. Being told you have Alzheimer's disease is an overwhelming diagnosis for both the patient and their family. 630 CHED's Brad Wisker looks at the trials and tribulations of being diagnosed, how to live a fulfilling life with the disease and hope for the future.

]]> 290 The correlation between healthy aging and personality types Emma Rodrigues, PhD student and study researcher at Simon Fraser University discusses the correlation between healthy aging and personality types Wed, 01 Feb 2023 01:44:58 -0000 The correlation between healthy aging and personality types bonus Corus Radio Emma Rodrigues, PhD student and study researcher at Simon Fraser University discusses the correlation between healthy aging and personality types Emma Rodrigues, PhD student and study researcher at Simon Fraser University discusses the correlation between healthy aging and personality types

]]> 400 Research project looking into cancer care experiences of seniors in BC According to the Canadian Network on Aging and Cancer, patients age 65 and over are 11 times more likely to develop cancer than younger adults. Older adults make up 60% of all newly diagnosed cancers and 70% of all cancer deaths. UBC nursing researcher Kristen Haase is here to talk about a research project she is leading into the cancer care experiences of seniors in BC. Guest: Kristen Haase - Assistant Professor, School of Nursing at UBC Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:32:33 -0000 bonus Corus Radio According to the Canadian Network on Aging and Cancer, patients age 65 and over are 11 times more likely to develop cancer than younger adults. Older adults make up 60% of all newly diagnosed cancers and 70% of all cancer deaths. UBC nursing researcher Kristen Haase is here to talk about a research project she is leading into the cancer care experiences of seniors in BC. Guest: Kristen Haase - Assistant Professor, School of Nursing at UBC According to the Canadian Network on Aging and Cancer, patients age 65 and over are 11 times more likely to develop cancer than younger adults. Older adults make up 60% of all newly diagnosed cancers and 70% of all cancer deaths.

UBC nursing researcher Kristen Haase is here to talk about a research project she is leading into the cancer care experiences of seniors in BC.

Guest: Kristen Haase - Assistant Professor, School of Nursing at UBC

]]> 473 no Want to fix healthcare? Start with housing! Canadians know that the status quo isn’t working when it comes to medical care. A recent polls suggest these concerns may dominate the upcoming federal Liberal caucus retreat. Alas, intergovernmental negotiations so far miss the mark on the ‘innovation’ required to disrupt this dysfunctional system. Guest: Paul Kershaw - UBC Professor and Founder of Generation Squeeze Tue, 31 Jan 2023 20:50:28 -0000 bonus Corus Radio Canadians know that the status quo isn’t working when it comes to medical care. A recent polls suggest these concerns may dominate the upcoming federal Liberal caucus retreat. Alas, intergovernmental negotiations so far miss the mark on the ‘innovation’ required to disrupt this dysfunctional system. Guest: Paul Kershaw - UBC Professor and Founder of Generation Squeeze Canadians know that the status quo isn’t working when it comes to medical care. A recent polls suggest these concerns may dominate the upcoming federal Liberal caucus retreat. Alas, intergovernmental negotiations so far miss the mark on the ‘innovation’ required to disrupt this dysfunctional system.

Guest: Paul Kershaw - UBC Professor and Founder of Generation Squeeze


]]> 547 no The positive health benefits of outdoor spaces and fresh air We often hear about the positive effects that getting some fresh air can help one's mental health, However not all outdoor greenspaces and parks are designed to fit the needs of all age groups. 980 CKNW's Ryan Lehal takes a look at an often overlooked age group, the mental health challenges they face and how our outdoor spaces can be better designed. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:08:43 -0000 full Corus Radio We often hear about the positive effects that getting some fresh air can help one's mental health, However not all outdoor greenspaces and parks are designed to fit the needs of all age groups. 980 CKNW's Ryan Lehal takes a look at an often overlooked age group, the mental health challenges they face and how our outdoor spaces can be better designed. We often hear about the positive effects that getting some fresh air can help one's mental health, However not all outdoor greenspaces and parks are designed to fit the needs of all age groups. 980 CKNW's Ryan Lehal takes a look at an often overlooked age group, the mental health challenges they face and how our outdoor spaces can be better designed.

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